Module Details

Module Code: HLST N8133
Full Title: Promoting Well-being
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Lorraine McGeough
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: The aim of this module is to equip the learner with knowledge and skills relating to children's health and health related issues which are necessary to care for the well-being of children.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the principal health needs and care of children
MLO2 Identify children's nutritional requirements
MLO3 Describe general hygiene and infection control procedures/policies necessary when working with young children
MLO4 Discuss health promotion issues and risk factors relating to early childhood
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Unit 1. Child Health.
Principles and practices of child health. Clinical manifestations of both the well and sick child. Responding to common childhood illnesses. Temperature taking (Theory and Practical). Fever in children and red flag symptoms. Immunisations. Oral health. Toileting (Practical).
Unit 2. Nutrition.
Artificial feeding. Breast feeding. Childhood nutrition (6 months- 5 years). Childhood nutrition (5-6 years) Childhood Obesity. Healthy eating in an early childhood setting including Little Steps Initiative partnered by HSE, (Republic of Ireland) & Health Promotion Agency (Northern Ireland).
Unit 3. General Hygiene and Infection Control.
Introduction to general hygiene. Introduction to infection control. Hand Washing (Theory and Practical). Causes of illness in infants and children under 6 years.
Unit 4. Health Promotion and Risk.
Introduction to Health Promotion. Definitions. Role of the early childhood practitioner in health promotion. Developing skills in promoting health- communication, interpersonal skills and planning health promotion initiatives. Risk:- Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act. Risk assessment. Risk assessment in the Early Childhood setting.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Final Examination100.00%
Module Special Regulation
Practical skill assessment, hand washing/hand rub is a pass/fail element and must be completed and passed successfully in order to pass this module overall.

Assessments

Full Time On Campus

No Course Work
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 0
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Hand washing/hand rub. This is a PASS/FAIL element.
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 100
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
n/a
Reassessment Requirement
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
Reassessment Description
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Child Health, Health Promotion and Risk, General Hygiene and Infection Control. Every Week 4.00 4
Practical Contact Child Health (Temperature taking), General Hygiene (Toileting), Infection Control (Hand Washing/Hand Rub) and Osce (3 hours) Every Week 1.00 1
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Once per semester 2.67 40
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Once per semester 3.33 50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 11.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
This module has no Part Time On Campus workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Gaine, N. (2014), Child Health & Well Being, Gill Education, [ISBN: 9780717156269].
  • Brooker, C., Nicol, M. and Alexander, M (eds). (2011), Alexander's Nursing Practice,, 4th Ed.,. Churchill Livingstone., Edinburgh.
  • Naidoo, J. and Wills, J. (2016), Foundations for Health Promotion, 4th. Bailliere Tindall, p.328, [ISBN: 9780702054426].
  • Ryan, D., Mc Namara, P & Deasy, C. (2006), Health Promotion in Ireland. Principles, Practice and Research., Gill & Macmillan, [ISBN: 9780717140244].
  • Health Service Executive (HSE). (2016), A Practical Guide to Immunisation, HSE- National Immunisation Office., Dublin.
  • National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA). (2009), Aistear. The Early Childhood Curriculum Framework., The Stationery Office., Dublin.
  • National Hygiene Partnership. (2016), Hygiene Matters, National Hygiene Partnership(NHP), Dublin (Food Safety).
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • website, www.healthpromotion.ie.
  • website, www.hse.ie/eng/health/immunisation.
  • Website, www.dohc.ie.
  • Website, www.doh.gov.uk.
  • Website, www.who.int/home-page.
  • Website, www.ndsc.ie.
  • Link, Library Catalogue,
    http://tinyurl.com/nfj3pwt
  • Link, Library Catalogue,
    http://tinyurl.com/pmpy6gj